Learn how to make refried beans the easy way. Healthy, filling and versatile during busy weeknights. Refried beans are a must have staple in your kitchen. “Several people have asked me why, when the beans are fried, they are called refried. Nobody I asked in Mexico seemed to know until quite suddenly it dawned on …
An authentic homemade Honduran tortilla recipe made easy in a food processor. This thicker version of the classic tortilla is perfect for all of your Central American cooking including Baleadas. How to make tortillas step-by-step. More Latin American Recipes Authentic Honduran Baleadas 20 Minute Mexican Black Beans Mexican Chicken Flautas 2 Ingredient Chicken Taco Meat …
Baharat is the Arabic word for spices and this term is commonly used to denote a spice blend. This typical Lebanese-style spice blend includes the warm spices such as cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, coriander, cloves and ginger plus a hefty dose of black pepper for kick. Use on any meats or mix into condiments, use in …
Batata Harra is a twice cooked potato Lebanese dish flavored with olive oil, cilantro, chili paste, garlic and lime juice. Crispy on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside. Easy to make without specialized ingredients.
A bold, traditional Lebanese garlic sauce used in shawarma and other Lebanese BBQ recipes. Easy to make in the food processor, whip up a large batch and enjoy Toum all month long. “I highly recommend the shawarma at Phoenicia Bakery” – Vince With those words uttered in our tiny hospital office, my path to Middle …
A bold, robust roasted red pepper dip from the Middle East served with pita bread or pita chips. An easy vegetarian recipe made in the food processor in just 5 minutes. Put down the hummus and make some Muhammara. Muhammara is a roasted red pepper dip that originated from Aleppo, Syria but has spread to …
A simple and traditional roux recipe to use for gravy, sauces and to thicken soups and stews. This authentic and easy roux recipe will be your go-to thickener for cooking. What is roux? The definition of roux according to the Merriam Webster Dictionary is: ‘ a cooked mixture of flour and fat used as a …
39 Inspirational and funny coffee quotes to read with your morning coffee. Find out what your favorite historical figures, writers, philosophers and leaders said about coffee. The smell of fresh, coffee brewing is powerful enough to pull me out of a deep slumber and beckon me to the kitchen in the early morning. That is …
A Fall favorite, pumpkin spice can be made ahead of time and added to your favorite dessert recipes. Make this pumpkin spice recipe for coffee and have a quick, cozy pick-me-up in the Autumn afternoons. Pumpkin spice is the flavor profile used in pumpkin pie, an iconic American dessert. Easy to make and full of …
An easy 20 minute vegetarian Mexican Black Bean Recipe that will make your weeknights easy and healthier. Make a big batch and use all week or freeze some for later. Canned black beans are your friend here.